Tag: Arctic

Sovcomflot opens Arctic Training and Engineering Centre

Top Officials Meet at ONR as Arctic Changes Quicken

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has issued a new position paper on Arctic shipping. As the Arctic becomes more accessible, ICS has set out some key principles with regard to the future governance of Arctic waters.Offshore support vessel activity is already significant, while destination shipping is anticipated to grow as the extraction of energy and raw materials is developed. Use of the Northern Sea Route is also a reality for a small but increasing number of ships in the summer months.ICS therefore stresses the importance of Arctic nations respecting the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and relevant IMO Conventions and Codes such as SOLAS and MARPOL.ICS Director of External Relations, Simon Bennett explained: "As the volume of Arctic shipping gradually increases, there is a growing awareness about the need for a high degree of care when ships navigate Arctic waters. However, the proper forum for addressing these concerns is the International Maritime Organization, which is currently developing a Polar Code that is expected to be mandatory. It is most important that Arctic nations avoid unilateral measures that might cut across IMO Conventions or the provisions ...

Arctic continues to break records in 2012

Ob River successfully completes world s first LNG supply via Northern Sea Route

DNV launches a desigh framework for floating structures in ice

LNG tanker heading to Japan via Arctic route

Gas tanker Ob River attempts first winter Arctic crossing

Russian LNG tanker takes on Arctic s Northern Sea Route

Research vessel Polarstern leaves for the South Polar Sea on an 18-month long expedition